Event encourages waste reduction on campus

Jamie Crow | Staff Writer 04/12/2018 On a college campus it can be pretty hard to live a zero-waste lifestyle. What’s even harder is figuring out where to start. It seems like everywhere you look we’re surrounded by single-use plastics that are impossible to avoid. On April 6, Evergreen held its second annual Waste is Wack event on Academic Walk to help students learn about … Continue reading Event encourages waste reduction on campus

Duquesne lauded for campus sustainability

Michael Marafino | Staff Writer 10/05/17 As of Sept. 27, Duquesne University is recognized by The Princeton Review for its grand efforts toward environmental sustainability. It was recognized in the article Guide to 375 Green Colleges. Duquesne was commended for its policies on campus, environmental goals and career options in environmental science, environmental management and ecology. According to The Princeton Review’s website, the rankings are … Continue reading Duquesne lauded for campus sustainability

‘Green’ group teaches proper recycling

By Casey Chafin | The Duquesne Duke A student group on campus is working hard to clear up any confusion Duquesne students, faculty and staff might have when it comes to proper recycling. Gretchen Scheetz, co-president of Evergreen, a student group dedicated to making Duquesne more environmentally friendly, said her organization is currently working to improve recycling awareness on campus. “People are very confused … … Continue reading ‘Green’ group teaches proper recycling

Beyond Earth Day: Duquesne goes green all year, on campus and in the community

By: Lauren Zawatski | The Duquesne Duke As Earth Day comes and goes once more, the task of “going green” and keeping planet Earth healthy and sustainable continues to be celebrated. Duquesne does its part not just every April 22, but year round as well. From the “green” co-generation system that powers campus, to community clean ups, to environmentally focused student organizations, the University community … Continue reading Beyond Earth Day: Duquesne goes green all year, on campus and in the community